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. >> for the seventh time in three months nurses and healthcare workers are on strike this evening here in the bay area. john fowler has a closeup look at the issues and what happens next. >> reporter: in just the last few minutes my sources have confirmed that sutter delta health center has actually already implemented some of those disputed contract provisions. that's angered some of these nurses here. although it is allowed by law, four nurses have lost their health benefits. they want hospitals to drop their demands for concessions. hospitals say emergency, surgery, and patient care remain normal with replacement nurses filling in. despite noisy protests health debates say 60% of scheduled nurses came to work. at biggest hospital summit a claimed 80% crossed the picket line. strikers say it's the principle. >> everything would have changed if we accept the take aways they have put on the table. >> reporter: no free healthcare for part timers, fewer sick days off and lower pay for new hires. given today's economics the offer is fair. >> that's really in line with police, fire, teache
. >> for the seventh time in three months nurses and healthcare workers are on strike this evening here in the bay area. john fowler has a closeup look at the issues and what happens next. >> reporter: in just the last few minutes my sources have confirmed that sutter delta health center has actually already implemented some of those disputed contract provisions. that's angered some of these nurses here. although it is allowed by law, four nurses have lost their health benefits....
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many have cut contribution to food banks and coming up can could major healthcare object poe let. and ktvu channel 2 morning news lore raining blanco -- lorraine blanco is live outside the best buy store where the line keeps growing. >>> a port potosi is -- port tow potty is a good option. camps received bridge brat bracelets for television and topment if he you decided to make the sacrifice last minute and with these chilly temperatures they will pay the price. >> are you prepared this morning? >> just a little. but time would have helped and more blankets. lots more blankets. >> how are you feeling then. >> yes an exciting. >> reporter: also on fitzgerald boulevard toys-r-us opens on thanksgiving and then you can buy turkey and go shopping. so far, nobody is in line put they actually go past the 10th all the way out passed the parking lot and most people are still sleeping in their tents right now. you can expect long linesment get the guy another blanket. most stores will open early than 8:00 is tonight and then you have the great mall in milpitas. those open at 10:00 p.m. >>>
many have cut contribution to food banks and coming up can could major healthcare object poe let. and ktvu channel 2 morning news lore raining blanco -- lorraine blanco is live outside the best buy store where the line keeps growing. >>> a port potosi is -- port tow potty is a good option. camps received bridge brat bracelets for television and topment if he you decided to make the sacrifice last minute and with these chilly temperatures they will pay the price. >> are you...
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two in san jose run by healthcare corporation of america. the other eight are sutter hospitals. nurses say the last offer has been on the table now for the past four months. the key issues are healthcare for part timers, sick days off and lower pay for new hires. >> crews are working to contain any fuel spill by a small plane that crashed into a harsh today. the cessna landed a mile southeast of the airport located at 400 smith ranch road this morning. investigators say engine problems are likely the cause of the crash. the pilot walked away with minor injuries. >> a fatal crash snarled traffic on interstate 80 this afternoon. a woman was ejected from one of two cars involved in the crash and pronounced dead on the scene. the collision happened just west of the offramp to willow avenue. you can see the backup in this video. officer blocked all eastbound lanes except for the far left lane while they investigated and cleaned up that accident site. >> the man suspected of killing a fellow hells angel member -- he's accused of shooting steve tausen. they were at the funeral of anoth
two in san jose run by healthcare corporation of america. the other eight are sutter hospitals. nurses say the last offer has been on the table now for the past four months. the key issues are healthcare for part timers, sick days off and lower pay for new hires. >> crews are working to contain any fuel spill by a small plane that crashed into a harsh today. the cessna landed a mile southeast of the airport located at 400 smith ranch road this morning. investigators say engine problems...
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the obama administartion formally proposed new rules on healthcare, including requiring coverage for pre-existing conditions and minimum health benefits for millions. and in earnings after hours, salesforce.com rallied on better-than-expected news, while the zale fell 10% as the company lost some shine on earnings. larry shover of sfg alternatives joins us now. those reports larry of cease-fire coming out of israel really rocked the oil market yesterday. what do you anticipate for today? > > i anticipate the trend to continue. keep in mind, before we had this cease-fire, a month ago, there was a big downward trend in the oil price. so i just expect that momentum to continue. refinery margins are really high, there is a lot of supply. i expect oil to continue to lower in price. > > what about greece? will we be able to get any closure there with the bailout money? > > i think the only way we are going to get closure is when people are willing to forgive and write down their debt, because that is the only way it's going to work. right now they are 180% debt-to-gdp. they need to get it
the obama administartion formally proposed new rules on healthcare, including requiring coverage for pre-existing conditions and minimum health benefits for millions. and in earnings after hours, salesforce.com rallied on better-than-expected news, while the zale fell 10% as the company lost some shine on earnings. larry shover of sfg alternatives joins us now. those reports larry of cease-fire coming out of israel really rocked the oil market yesterday. what do you anticipate for today? >...
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. >>> protesters are protesting low wages and expensive healthcare plans. despite the demonstrations, walmart says this was its best black friday ever. >>> with the holiday shopping season underway now, one group of bay area women at nordstroms meets every friday. for them, the shopper season is the giving season. >> reporter: nestled in a corner, needles are clicking. and women are chatting. meet the nordy knitters. they meet every weekend for cake, conversation, and community service. >> it's very good for the soul. >> reporter: the two dozen wome mostly retired san francisco school principles and teachers. while they can certainly spin a yarn or two, their fingers do furious work faceting christmas gifts. they're donating 300 home made scarves and hats to ship to children in poverty. they put them in school boxes with school supplies and toys. the program run by billy graham's son, franklin, helps to give children gifts worldwide. >> it tells the true meaning of christmas, the gift of love that was shared with everyone. >> reporter: since they started me
. >>> protesters are protesting low wages and expensive healthcare plans. despite the demonstrations, walmart says this was its best black friday ever. >>> with the holiday shopping season underway now, one group of bay area women at nordstroms meets every friday. for them, the shopper season is the giving season. >> reporter: nestled in a corner, needles are clicking. and women are chatting. meet the nordy knitters. they meet every weekend for cake, conversation, and...
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the group includes attorney, educators and healthcare workers. >>> the future of the giants' star closer, brian wilson, up in the air after ten years in the giants' organization. friday is the deadline to offer contracts for the players. otherwise they become free agents. there are reports that the giants have not planned to offer wilson a contract. even if wilson becomes a free agent, though, he could still end up re-signing with the giants. >>> giants' players are getting a record share for winning the world series. $23.5million. each playler will receive $337,000, breaking the mark set in 2006 when the st. louis cardinals received $16 million. even melky cabrera gets his share despite his 50-game suspension. that's because he was on the team and was eligible to play. >> it pays to win the world series. >> it does. >>> 7:24. let's go back to tara. you have a lot of things going. you will be waiting an extra ten minutes. right now we're gonna head to 280 in san jose. look at this. we don't normally see this at this hour. this traffic is headed up to san francisco. you can see it's reall
the group includes attorney, educators and healthcare workers. >>> the future of the giants' star closer, brian wilson, up in the air after ten years in the giants' organization. friday is the deadline to offer contracts for the players. otherwise they become free agents. there are reports that the giants have not planned to offer wilson a contract. even if wilson becomes a free agent, though, he could still end up re-signing with the giants. >>> giants' players are getting a...
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reporter: at the chamber of commerce they point to a lowering unemployment rate and more jobs led by tech, healthcare and tourism. where will they all sleep in where are they going to recline? on their power recliner? >> we're cautiously optimistic. >> reporter: that they will be buying such things at bassett furniture. bay area general manager john candell is overseeing expansion another store for the chain about to open in san jose. it's a big gamble others may not be willing to take. >> we see the housing starts and the refreshment of i guess remodels and items like that, it's turning around. >> consumer sentiment is very strong right now. small businesses seem to be quite optimistic. >> reporter: economist at santa clara university says sitting back can cost you but, of course, so can expanding. >> if you bet wrong and demand is strong, you competitors will have the capacity to satisfy their consumers probably at lower costs. on the other hand, if we go into another recession and you have expanded your capacity you'll be saddled with all that debt. >> reporter: things that keep small business own
reporter: at the chamber of commerce they point to a lowering unemployment rate and more jobs led by tech, healthcare and tourism. where will they all sleep in where are they going to recline? on their power recliner? >> we're cautiously optimistic. >> reporter: that they will be buying such things at bassett furniture. bay area general manager john candell is overseeing expansion another store for the chain about to open in san jose. it's a big gamble others may not be willing to...